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Protestant spammer claims God is not the least bit interested in unbelievers–could that be true?

COGwriter I get a lot of religious spam. Here is part of some spam that a Protestant religious leader sent me: I see a lot of fervent people engrossed with all sorts of cares and issues but it seems to me that very few people ask the question “what does the Almighty Creator of the […]

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MSN: Scientist says human consciousness comes from another dimension; COGwriter: Yes, but the dimension is spiritual

COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following: Scientist says human consciousness comes from another dimension September 19, 2024 A baffling new theory to explain human consciousness has suggested it comes from hidden dimensions and is not just brain activity. A physicist claimed that we plug in to these invisible planes of the universe when […]

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PCR: Doom Is the West’s Future; COGwriter: Yes, but Not as Many Think

COGwriter Is doom in the West’s future? Paul Craig Roberts, former US Assistant Secretary for the Treasury posted the following: Doom Is the West’s Future As I said would happen, Putin’s refusal to quickly win the conflict with Ukraine has widened the conflict into the beginnings of WW III. Putin himself now acknowledges this fact. […]

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American breaking point: 41% say they’re at ‘peak stress’ right now

Stressed out image from UnSplash COGwriter There are reports of increased stress in the USA: American breaking point: 41% say they’re at ‘peak stress’ right now In a year marked by financial worries and political tension, a new survey has uncovered the staggering impact of stress on everyday Americans. The average person feels their head […]

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No, Christians should not imitate ‘Padre Pio’

Pio of Pietrelcina COGwriter Today is the Roman Catholic feast day for one called ‘Padre Pio.’ Here is a report from the Catholic World Report: September 23, 2023 Today the Church honors the memory of Francesco Forgione, born on 25 May 1887, better known as Padre Pio. He was recognized as an extraordinary confessor, reader […]

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Linus of Rome may have been a true Christian, but was not the leader over all Christendom

COGwriter September 23rd is the day recognized by the Catholics of Rome to honor Linus of Rome. Typically he is shown second on the list of bishops that purport to show the Roman Catholic pontiffs and is the claimed successor to the Apostle Peter. For information about him in the Spanish language, check out Linus […]

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‘Hezbollah fires over 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of Israel,’ Israel sends massive ‘mystery bomb’ into Lebanon, and future terror?

Overnight, the terrorist group Hezbollah fired more than 100 rockets into Israel. The attack is an apparent retaliation for the Israeli airstrike that killed two of Hezbollah’s top leaders this week. @KeirSimmons has the latest for #SundayTODAY. pic.twitter.com/iKCFYy6tkw — TODAY (@TODAYshow) September 22, 2024 COGwriter Notice the following: Hezbollah fires over 100 rockets across a […]

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BibleNewsProphecy: AI and What is Truth?

(Photo from Pixabay) COGwriter The Continuing Church of God put together the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel: 13:51 AI and What is Truth? Through its, European Christian Internet Conference, the World Council of Churches (WCC) opened under the theme “What is truth? Ethical and Practical Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence.” Truth in Jesus was […]

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First EU Defense Commissioner calls for ‘a gargantuan sum’ of military spending

Andrius Kubilius (Source: European Commission ) COGwriter The European Union’s first-ever Defense Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, wants more military spending: September 21, 2024 Andrius Kubilius, a former Lithuanian prime minister and the EU’s new defense commissioner, … “Defense ministers and NATO generals agree that Vladimir Putin could be ready for confrontation with NATO and the EU in […]

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Gerald Flurry again pushes things about “that prophet” of John 1:19

Artist portrayal of Elisha receiving mantle (Gustave Doré, 19th century, Public Domain) COGwriter PCG’s Gerald Flurry cautiously doubled down on his insistence that he is “that prophet” of John 1 in a video post yesterday. Here is a passage of scripture he referred to: 19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews […]

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